WKOW 27 NEWS
Dane County Fair brings communities together for a weekend of family fun
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- Dane County Fair brings communities together for a weekend of family fun
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Dane County Fair kicked off Thursday with a lineup of events happening through Sunday.
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- Watch A Drowning Raccoon Get Saved By Texas Paddleboarders
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Two paddleboarders out for a fishing trip ended up making an unexpected and surreal wildlife rescue. Dramatic video captures the exact moment the men pulled a drowning raccoon from the waters of a Texas lake. The bizarre encounter unfolded on Lady Bird Lake near Austin when the paddleboarders spotted what they initially thought was a struggling dog. After scooping the exhausted animal out of the water with a paddle, the raccoon experienced a mix of emotions, eventually seeking shelter from the rain underneath one of the men. Once the unusual pair safely navigated back to the shoreline, the wild critter quickly scurried off into the brush without looking back.
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- RAW: Bodycam Shows Missouri Deputy Shoot Aggressive Dog Outside Suspect's Home
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A routine attempt to serve a felony warrant took a heartbreaking turn when a law enforcement officer deployed deadly force against a household pet. Callaway County authorities are now releasing new details to address social media rumors surrounding the fatal animal shooting. Deputies arrived at an Auxvasse residence to arrest a wanted man when they were confronted by an aggressive dog. After a non-lethal pepper spray attempt failed to stop the animal from lunging a second time, a deputy fired his weapon, killing the pet while a juvenile family member was inside the home. The wanted suspect was safely taken into custody at the same residence later that night but has since bonded out of jail, while the sheriff's office conducts a standard use-of-force review regarding the shooting.
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- Watch: Fired DOJ Lawyer Details 'Extraordinary Measures' To Silence Her
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A former Justice Department official has delivered explosive testimony to lawmakers, detailing the political pressure she faced before abruptly losing her job. The former pardon attorney claims she was fired for refusing to grant a political favor to a convicted domestic abuser with ties to the president. During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Elizabeth Oyer testified that Todd Blanche fired her from her career role just two days after he was confirmed as Deputy Attorney General. Oyer explained that Blanche's staff had pressured her to recommend restoring the firearm rights of a friend of the president who had a history of domestic violence. When she refused to "rubber stamp" the request due to public safety concerns, Oyer says she was fired within hours and that U.S. Marshals were sent to her home to silence her.
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- West Hollywood Flooded: See the Massive Water Main Break
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Incredible new video captures massive gushes of water tearing through city streets as a major pipe bursts before dawn Thursday. Entire neighborhoods are submerged after a catastrophic water main break triggered sudden, dangerous flooding across Southern California. The massive leak began around 3:55 a.m. in West Hollywood, forcing rushing water into nearby apartment buildings and completely washing out local roads. Crews from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are currently working underground to shut off large-diameter valves and assess the extensive damage. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has shut down the area and is urging commuters to find alternate routes, as city officials warn there is no timeline for when repairs will be finished.
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- Another smoky morning before clearer conditions settle in later
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It's another smoky morning, and our air quality remains at the "Unhealthy," "Very Unhealthy," and "Hazardous" levels across southern Wisconsin. Smoke cover will lighten up this afternoon, which should improve our air quality. Unfortunately, it looks like another round of smoke is possible tomorrow afternoon as a cold front brings northerly winds back to the forecast.
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- 'I hate to see it'; Maxwell Street Days impacted by wildfire smoke
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Maxwell Street Days impacted by smoke
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- Dane County Fair starts amid smoke
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Smoke from Canadian wildfires and hot temperatures created hazy conditions over the opening day of the Dane County Fair. Lauryn Abozeid has the full story on our website.
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- Dane County Fair kicks off as wildfire smoke drives many indoors
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Dane County Fair adapts to smoky conditions
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- No 'smoke breaks': Baraboo street workers push through dangerous air quality
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Workers push through smoke blanketing Baraboo
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- Smoke, heat and humidity stick around
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- 3:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Wildfire smoke continues to affect Southern Wisconsin.
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- UW-Madison atmospheric scientist discusses wildfire smoke
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- 4:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Dr. Mayra Oyola explains what caused the wildfires in Canada and why the smoke has been so thick as it makes its way to southern Wisconsin.
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- Campaign finance reports offer first look at governor race fundraising
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Campaign finance reports filed on Wednesday are offering the first look at fundraising totals from the first half of the year.
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- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announces third-term bid, highlights housing and transit wins
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced Thursday she will seek a third term.
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- Road crews working in wildfire smoke
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Construction crews are working outside in smoky conditions from wildfires across Canada as the ramifications of climate change reach Midwestern states. Read more by Ryan Lynch on our website.
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- Why Sen. Tillis Says The SAVE Act Is Impossible To Implement
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Republican Sen. Thom Tillis rails against the SAVE Act
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- Firefighters Give A Struggling Pigeon Oxygen After A Car Fire
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A pigeon suffering smoke inhalation from a car fire gets help- and an oxygen mask- from firefighters in California
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- Is Your Salad Safe? What To Know About The New Parasite
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A microscopic parasite is sweeping through grocery store produce aisles, leaving thousands of Americans suffering from a debilitating stomach bug. With cases surging across the country, health experts are urgently warning shoppers to rethink how they buy and wash their favorite leafy greens. More than 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have now been reported across 34 states, with the massive outbreak strongly linked to bagged salads and precut greens. Medical professionals warn that the severe intestinal illness can cause weeks of agonizing cramps and dehydration if left untreated by specific antibiotics. While investigators work to pinpoint the exact supplier, federal officials are urging families to purchase whole, uncut produce and thoroughly scrub or cook their vegetables to 158 degrees Fahrenheit to eliminate the highly resilient parasite.
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- Low Blue Angels Flyover Sends Sand And Tents Flying
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Blue Angels reviewing safety of "thrilling" flyover in Florida
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- Do We Really Want To Stop Changing Our Clocks Every Year?
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The twice-a-year tradition of changing the clocks could soon be a thing of the past. As a new bill to permanently alter our schedules moves forward, we asked people across the country how they really feel about it. The U.S. House voted Tuesday to pass a measure enacting year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country. The legislation now heads to the Senate, where its chances of passing currently remain unclear. As lawmakers debate the future of the twice-a-year ritual of turning clocks back and forth by an hour, Americans are speaking out on whether they want to permanently end the practice.
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- Why US Forces Launched a Second Wave of Strikes Near Iran
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The United States military has escalated its operations in the Middle East with a powerful new series of bombardments. U.S. Central Command confirmed American forces successfully completed a second wave of targeted strikes against Iran on Wednesday. According to defense officials, the latest operations focused on dismantling critical Iranian command centers, air defense systems, and missile capabilities. The strikes also hammered coastal surveillance facilities and included a continuous 90-minute blitz on Greater Tunb Island. Central Command states that the military action directly degrades Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping vessels navigating the volatile Strait of Hormuz.
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- Watch This Tense Confrontation Over Vaccine Safety Orders
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A heated confirmation hearing is raising serious questions about the future of childhood vaccine recommendations. A prominent lawmaker is directly challenging the incoming administration's nominee for CDC director over political interference and public health. During a tense exchange, Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan pressed Dr. Erica Schwartz on whether she would follow potential orders from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to stop promoting flu vaccines for children. When asked to commit to ignoring unscientific directives, the nominee insisted she would always protect children and follow the science. However, the senator expressed deep disappointment with the response, citing severe concerns over recent attempts to dismantle established federal vaccine safety panels.
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- Willie B. Williams remembered for turning war experience into peace advocacy
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- U.S. Army Veteran Willie B. Williams spent the rest of his life turning the pain of war into a message of peace. A legacy that's now being remembered through his advocacy and an Emmy Award-winning documentary that shared his story with the world.
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- Memory of Willie B. Williams
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- U.S. Army Veteran Willie B. Williams spent the rest of his life turning the pain of war into a message of peace. A legacy that's now being remembered through his advocacy and an Emmy Award-winning documentary that shared his story with the world. Read the full story on our website.
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- Wildfire smoke drops our air quality to unhealthy levels
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Although we're not dealing with extreme heat and humidity, it will still be a hot day with highs in the low-90s. Wildfire smoke has pushed in from the northeast, dropping us to "Unhealthy" and "Very Unhealthy" on the Air Quality Index. Isolated showers and storms this afternoon and evening could drag smoke closer to the surface and drop our air quality even more.
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- Double diamond life: Moreno ready for pro baseball opener
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A Sun Prairie product is making history as part of the first women's professional baseball league in 70 years. Luciana Moreno, a freshman softball player at the University of Pittsburgh, was selected in the fourth round of the inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League Draft and will join the Boston Hunters when the season begins in August.
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- Player drafted into first women's professional baseball league
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Sun Prairie product Luciana Moreno has been drafted into the world's first women's professional baseball league in seven decades, while continuing her college softball career at Pitt. Read the full story by Karl Winter on our website.
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- Brewers trade for Astros RHP McCullers
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Fusion energy company movies into vacant lot
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A local fusion energy company announced an agreement to move into the vacant former Oscar Mayer plant on the north side. Read the full story by Ryan Lynch on our website.
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- Speakers call for improved prison conditions
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Speakers call for improved prison conditions
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- Rock County opens Disaster Recovery Center for storm damage
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Storm damage recovery center opens
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- 25 year later, Madison's Opera in the Park persists
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Opera in the Park celebrates 25 years
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- From frankfurters to nuclear fusion: Realta Fusion moves into former Oscar Mayer plant
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Nuclear fusion company building HQ in Madison
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- United Way celebrates READI volunteers, urges others to join program
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- United Way celebrated"READI" volunteers
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- Madison students march to highlight mental health
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Students participate in day of action
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- Disaster recovery center opens
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Rock County Disaster Recovery Center opened in Janesville Wednesday in response to the severe storms in April. Staff is available to help people fill out disaster recovery applications and answer questions about assistance programs Monday-Friday, 10am to 6pm. Read more on our website.
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- State health officials confirm 43 cases of Cyclosporiasis, WI farmers on alert
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Farmers on alert amid cyclospora outbreak
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- Opera in the Park celebrates 25 years
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Madison's Opera in the Park is celebrating 25 years of music, arias and fun for families and friends. Powerful emotions and performances have brought thousands of people to Garner Park every year to enjoy the live music. Lucas Kihmm has more on our website.
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- Cyclospora outbreak impacts on farmers
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A recent cyclospora outbreak has many people taking a closer look at there their food comes from. Chloe Morrissey talked with local farmers about their health protocols. Read the full story on our website.
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- heat, smoke, showers and storms
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- More heat is on the way for Thursday along with wildfire smoke and rain chances.
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- Truck flies off interstate
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A truck flew off of Interstate 43 near the Hale Interchange in Greenfield after another car attempted to merge into the lane. The driver survived the crash and was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, according to our affiliate WISN 12 News.
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- Broken pipe causes AC crisis for UW Madison
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A broken pipe about four feet in diameter and buried 20 feet underground is affecting air conditioning at nearly every UW-Madison facility. Renee Aldana has the full story on our website.
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- American Teacher Opens Up About Brutal Russian Prison
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- An American teacher who survived more than three years in a brutal foreign penal system is finally sharing his harrowing story. In his first national television appearance since his release, he is exposing the terrifying realities he endured behind bars. Marc Fogel recently sat down with journalist Erin Burnett to discuss the staggering 1,277 days he spent locked away in a Russian prison. During the candid conversation, the educator opened up about the "diabolical" way his captors routinely treated him and other detainees. The revealing interview sheds new light on the severe conditions faced by Americans detained abroad as he begins his difficult journey of recovery back home.
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- Hot and humid as wildfire smoke drops our air quality
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hot and humid conditions continue, with a heat index in the triple digits expected this afternoon. If that isn't enough to convince you to hang out inside today, northerly winds are pulling wildfire smoke our way. We're under an Air Quality Alert until noon tomorrow, with our smokiest conditions moving in tonight and continuing for most of our Thursday.
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- 4-foot-wide pipe at center of UW-Madison cooling crisis buried 20 feet underground
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- UW campus cooling problem
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- New WBCA director pushes for shot clock, state tournament expansion
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Badgers center Garlock making progress
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Wisconsin basketball welcomes 8 newcomers
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Badgers are absorbing a roster overhaul for a second straight offseason.
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- Decline in adult reading
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- With many people now turning to devices for information and entertainment, digital platforms pose both a challenge and an opportunity to traditional paperback reading. Ryan Lynch has more on a decline in adult reading.
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- Madison library checks out over 2 million items despite national drop in reading
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Libraries embrace digital tools as reading declines
